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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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