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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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