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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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