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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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