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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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