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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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