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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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