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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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