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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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