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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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