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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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