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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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