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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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