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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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