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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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