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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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