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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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