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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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