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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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