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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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