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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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