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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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