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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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