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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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