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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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