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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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