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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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