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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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