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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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