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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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