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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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