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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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