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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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