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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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