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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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