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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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