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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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