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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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