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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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