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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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