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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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