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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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