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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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