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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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