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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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