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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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