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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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