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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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