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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines 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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