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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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