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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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