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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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