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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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