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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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