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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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