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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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