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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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