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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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