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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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