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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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