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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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