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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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