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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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