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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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