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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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