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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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