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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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