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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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