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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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