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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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