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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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