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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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