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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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