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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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