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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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