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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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