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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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