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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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