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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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