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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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