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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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