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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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