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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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