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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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