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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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