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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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