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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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