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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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