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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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