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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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