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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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