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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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