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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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