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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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