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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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