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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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