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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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