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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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