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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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