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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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