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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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