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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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