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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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