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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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