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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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