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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates 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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