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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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