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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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