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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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