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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting 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 exciting new book also discusses 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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