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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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