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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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