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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources