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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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