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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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