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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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