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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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