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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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