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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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