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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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