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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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