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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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