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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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