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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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