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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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