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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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