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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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