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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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