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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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