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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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