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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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