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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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