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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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