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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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