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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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