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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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