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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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