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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores 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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