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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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