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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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