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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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