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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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