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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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