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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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