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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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