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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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