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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education