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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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