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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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