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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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