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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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