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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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