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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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