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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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