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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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