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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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