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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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