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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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