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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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