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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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