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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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