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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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