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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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