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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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