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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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