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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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