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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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