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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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