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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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