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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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