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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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