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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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