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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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