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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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