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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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