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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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