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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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