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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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