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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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