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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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