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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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