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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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