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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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