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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources