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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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