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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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