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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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