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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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