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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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