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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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