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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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