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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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