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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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