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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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