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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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