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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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