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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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