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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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