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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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