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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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