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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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