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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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