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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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