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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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