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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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