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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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