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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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