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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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