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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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