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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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