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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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