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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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