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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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