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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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