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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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