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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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