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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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