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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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