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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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