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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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