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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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