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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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