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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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