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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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