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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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