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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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