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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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