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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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