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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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