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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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