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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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