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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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