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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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