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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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