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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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