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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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