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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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