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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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