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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews 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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