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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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