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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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