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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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