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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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