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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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