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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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