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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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