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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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