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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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