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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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