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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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