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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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