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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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