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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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