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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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