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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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