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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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