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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the 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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