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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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