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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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