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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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