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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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