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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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