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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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