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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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