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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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