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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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