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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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