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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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