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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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