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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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