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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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