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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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