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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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