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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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