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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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