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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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