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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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