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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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