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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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