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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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