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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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