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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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