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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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