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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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