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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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