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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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