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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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