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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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