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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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