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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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