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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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