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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses 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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