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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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