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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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