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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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