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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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