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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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