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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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