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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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