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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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