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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key 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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