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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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