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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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