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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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