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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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