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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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