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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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