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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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