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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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