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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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