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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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