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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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