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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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