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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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