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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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