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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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