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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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