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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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