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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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