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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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