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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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