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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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