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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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