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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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