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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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