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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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