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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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