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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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