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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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