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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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