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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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