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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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