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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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