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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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