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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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