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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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