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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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