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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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