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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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