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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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