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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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