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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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