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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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