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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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