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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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