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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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