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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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