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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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