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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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