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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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