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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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