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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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