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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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