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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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