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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the 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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