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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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