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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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