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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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