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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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