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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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