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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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