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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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