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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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