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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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