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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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