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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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