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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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