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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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