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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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