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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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