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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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