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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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