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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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