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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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