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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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