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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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