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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key 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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