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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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