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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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