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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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