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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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