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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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