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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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