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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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