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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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