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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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