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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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