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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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