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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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