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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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