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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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