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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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