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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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