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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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