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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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