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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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