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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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