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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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