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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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