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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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