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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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