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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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