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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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