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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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