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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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