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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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