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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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