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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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