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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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