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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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