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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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