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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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