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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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