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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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