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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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