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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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