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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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