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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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