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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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