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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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