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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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