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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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