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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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