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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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