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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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