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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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