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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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