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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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