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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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