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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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