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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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