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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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