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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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