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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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