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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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