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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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