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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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