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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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