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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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