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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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