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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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