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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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