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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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