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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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