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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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