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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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