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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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