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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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