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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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