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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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