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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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