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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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