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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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