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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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