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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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