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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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