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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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