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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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