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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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