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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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