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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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