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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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