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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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