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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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