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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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