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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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