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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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