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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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