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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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