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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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