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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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