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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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