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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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