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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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