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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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