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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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