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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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