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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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