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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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