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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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