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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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