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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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