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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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