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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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