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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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