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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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