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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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