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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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