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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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