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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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