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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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