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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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