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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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