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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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