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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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