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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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