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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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