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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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