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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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