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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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