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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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