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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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