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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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