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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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