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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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