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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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