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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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