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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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