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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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