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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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