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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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