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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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